NHTSA Recall 15V575000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V575000; Date: Sep. 16, 2015
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2009 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2010 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2011 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2012 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2015 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2016 Vermeer Bc1000xl; 2009 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2010 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2011 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2012 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2015 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2016 Vermeer Bc1200xl; 2003 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2004 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2005 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2006 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2007 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2008 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2009 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2010 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2011 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2012 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2015 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2016 Vermeer Bc1800xl; 2005 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2006 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2007 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2008 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2009 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2010 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2011 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2012 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc600xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc700xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc700xl; 2015 Vermeer Bc700xl; 2016 Vermeer Bc700xl; 2012 Vermeer Bc900xl; 2013 Vermeer Bc900xl; 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl; 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl; 2016 Vermeer Bc900xl; 2005 Vermeer SC602; 2006 Vermeer SC602; 2007 Vermeer SC602; 2008 Vermeer SC602; 2009 Vermeer SC602; 2010 Vermeer SC602; 2011 Vermeer SC602; 2012 Vermeer SC602; 2013 Vermeer SC602; 2005 Vermeer SC802; 2006 Vermeer SC802; 2007 Vermeer SC802; 2008 Vermeer SC802; 2009 Vermeer SC802; 2010 Vermeer SC802; 2011 Vermeer SC802; 2012 Vermeer SC802; 2013 Vermeer SC802; 2014 Vermeer SC802; 2015 Vermeer SC802; 2016 Vermeer SC802
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 21,401
Recall Summary:
Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 vermeer bc1000xl, 2013-2016 bc700xl, 2012-2016 bc900xl, 2009-2016 bc1200xl, 2003-2016 bc1800xl, 2005-2014 bc600xl, 2005-2016 sc802 and 2005-2013 sc602 brush chippers and stump cutters. These models have led side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer. Com.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 13, 2015
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